N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-7.14

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:43G-7.14 - Cardiac catheterization policies and procedures

(a) Cardiac catheterization services shall be promptly accessible in a hospital setting, either on-site or by immediate transfer, in which case there shall be a written transfer agreement.

(b) The cardiac catheterization laboratory shall perform a minimum of 500 catheterizations, per year excluding the first three years following initiation of services as referenced at 8:33E-1.4(b)1.

(c) The cardiac catheterization laboratory shall have written policies and procedures that are reviewed at least once every three years, revised more frequently as needed, and followed. They shall include at least policies and procedures that assure aseptic practices and radiologic safety.

(d) For all procedures in the cardiac catheterization laboratory a postcatheterization report shall be entered in the patient's medical record immediately after the procedure. This report shall include at least:

1. A description of the procedure, by the physician;

2. Preliminary presentation of the results, by the physician;

3. The patient's condition upon discharge from the laboratory by the physician;

4. Postcatheterization orders, by the physician;

5. Complications, if applicable, by the physician;

6. Medications and anesthesia given;

7. The patient's condition upon discharge; and

8. Palpation of pulses.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-7.14

Amended by R.1999 d.436, effective 12/20/1999.
See: 31 New Jersey Register 367(a), 31 New Jersey Register 614(a), 31 New Jersey Register 4293(c).
In (b), changed N.J.A.C. reference; and in (c), substituted "at least once every three years, revised more frequently" for "annually, revised" following "reviewed".